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Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon P520
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony WX350
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Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon P530 and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P530 was introduced 14 months before the WX500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P530 grades vs the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Sony WX500

 P530 WX500 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Nikon P530

 WX500 P530 
AnnouncedApril 2015February 2014Fresher by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Sony WX500

 P530 WX500 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P530 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P530 and Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the P530 vs the WX500.

Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and WX500 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P530 and WX500.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older P530 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography details
Sony WX500 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
good resolution (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 Street photography features
Sony WX500 Street photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (494g)
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (236g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P530
Sports photography with Sony WX500
48
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Travel photography camera
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than average (494 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than average (236g)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX500 Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging information
Sony WX500 Vlogging information
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (494g)
35
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (236 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Sony WX500
 Nikon Coolpix P530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2015-04-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494 grams (1.09 lbs) 236 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $348